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So, you’re thinking about starting your own business, but the world of entrepreneurship seems to be solely dominated by people well into adulthood. A few facts stand true in journey of ambitious elf-starters and business owners. You don’t have to be an adult, and it places you in an industry of independently-minded thinkers. One of the greatest advantages of entrepreneurship? …
Managing money in a changing economy is difficult for everyone. Whether you have $5 in your account or $5,000 it’s important to manage your money, so it doesn’t manage you. As inflation rises and prices soar, so does our stress and anxiety about paying bills and putting food on the table. To help ease these concerns, we can take control …
The thought of Christmas Eve brings images of twinkling tree lights and sparkling ornaments. Hanukkah or Kwanzaa might conjure up images of candles, gold menorahs, or wooden Kinaras. Those celebrating Yule might think of the burning of a Yule log in their fireplace. However, take a drive down River Road through the River Parishes in Louisiana, and you’ll find a …
Looking to get into the spirit this holiday season, but not sure where to start? Don’t worry! Pelican has got you covered on all the holiday attractions and festivities to attend in Louisiana. Annual Houma-Terrebonne Downtown Parade & More—Houma, LA Located in what’s known as Cajun Country, Houma hosts quite a few holiday celebrations throughout December. In the beginning of …
You might see a curious scene while driving westbound on Interstate 10 in New Orleans. In the distance, on 140 acres of land, looms the hulking remains of a time long gone. What you see from the interstate is the top of the rusted Mega Zeph rollercoaster peeking through the overgrowth of trees and weeds. Nature has returned to this …
Oh, autumn! The air becomes crisper, sweaters are pulled out of their summer slumber, and the leaves change color…well, not necessarily in south Louisiana, but definitely somewhere in the United States. South Louisiana autumns are often unpredictable. You may need a sweater one day, and sunbathe the next. The air is sometimes brisk, sometimes stifling, and the leaves don’t really …
